Stress and Financial Crisis

According to a non-scientific poll
on this site, roughly 7 in 10 respondents are "very stressed" about
money, and only 1 in 10 report that they are not stressed about
finances — and the proportion of people stressed about money is only
going up. While money is a relatively common cause of stress and
marital tension, the serious global economic downturn we’re currently
seeing has many people concerned about losing their home or their
savings -- or both! If you’re finding yourself stressed about money,
the following steps can lead you to a greater sense of peace, and a
brighter financial future.

Unhealthy Coping Behaviors: People experiencing financial
stress can be more likely to numb their anxiety by drinking, smoking,
overeating and practicing other unhealthy coping
behaviors. This in turn leads to more stress.

Less Money For Self-Care: With less money in the budget,
people who are already under financial stress tend to cut corners in
areas like health care to pay for basic necessities like food. Small
problems can go unchecked and turn into larger problems. This also
leads to more stress. Read more